Director of Operations

Bighorn Airways Inc; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick time, holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Bighorn Airways, Inc. seeks an experienced aviation executive to serve as Director of Operations.

This role provides strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational control for all Part 135 and Part 91 flight operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance. The Director of Operations holds FAA-designated authority and leads flight operations personnel, Chief Pilots, flight training, and regulatory compliance across FAA and international requirements

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5,000 total flight hours.
• Part 135 or Part 121 operational experience.
• Proven leadership in flight operations management.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, OpSpecs, and Safety Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Hold FAA-designated authority for operational control.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety management.
• Lead flight operations personnel and Chief Pilots.
• Oversee flight training and operational planning.
• Ensure FAA and international regulatory compliance.

Skills

Flight operations leadership

FAA regulations knowledge

Safety Management Systems

Job description

Bighorn Airways, Inc. is seeking an experienced aviation executive to serve as Director of Operations. This role provides strategic leadership, regulatory oversight, and operational control for all Part 135 and Part 91 flight operations, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and performance.

About Bighorn Airways

Bighorn Airways is a diversified aviation company operating a fleet of aircraft supporting U.S. Government smokejumper and para-cargo missions in Alaska and the lower 48 states, as well as overseas operations. As a DoD-approved air carrier, Bighorn Airways has built a strong reputation for reliability, safety, and operational excellence over more than five decades in Wyoming and the Inter-Mountain West.

Role Overview

The Director of Operations holds FAA-designated authority and is responsible for operational control, regulatory compliance, safety management, and leadership of flight operations personnel. The role oversees Chief Pilots, flight training, operational planning, and compliance with FAA and international regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5,000 total flight hours
• Part 135 or Part 121 operational experience
• Proven leadership in flight operations management
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, OpSpecs, and Safety Management Systems

What We Offer

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match and supplemental insurance options
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Career growth opportunities in a safety-driven, mission-focused organization

Relocation Support

Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates and is subject to company policy and business requirements.

Sheridan offers a high quality of life with no state income tax, excellent schools, and access to year-round outdoor recreation at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. The community also features a strong cultural environment with festivals, museums, performing arts, and regional access to Billings and Casper.

EEO / ADA

Bighorn Airways, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any protected status under federal law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in accordance with the ADA, provided they do not compromise regulatory or operational safety requirements.